Modric wins World Cup Golden Ball as Mbappe named best young player

The Croatian star was named as the top player in the tournament in Russia despite his side falling in the final to France

Luka Modric has been named the 2018 World Cup Golden Ball winner, while France star Kylian Mbappe was named as the best young player at the tournament.

Modric helped Croatia to the World Cup final with his outstanding play in the middle of the park, as the nation of just over 4 million people made a fairytale run through the competition with wins over the likes of Argentina and England along the way.

Modric edged out Belgium's Eden Hazard and France's Antoine Griezmann, who finished second and third respectively, for top honours.